June 14, 2004

Lehigh head men's and women's golf coach Kelly Gutshall has been inducted into the inaugural class of the Lehigh Valley Golf Hall of Fame. More than ten years in the making, the new Hall of Fame will induct its first seven-member class in September. Along with Gutshall, the honorees are Morry Holland, Debbie Massey, Jim Booros, Robin McCool, Barry Klinikowski, and Joe Hoch.

"This is a great honor, it feels wonderful," an elated Gutshall said. "This is a great group that is going in together and I'm just so thankful to be part of it."

Gutshall has been the head coach at Lehigh for the past 15 years and has two Patriot League Titles (1996-97) and two league coach of the year awards (1994 and 1996) to go along with his extensive playing resume. Gutshall has won 12 club tittles at Indian Valley Country Club and has played more than 500 courses in 13 countries.

This first class going into the Hall of Fame commemorates professionals, amateurs, and teachers who not only have had significant impact on local golf but also found success outside the area. The inductees were selected by a six-member committee of local golf pros and media personnel.